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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.65, 14,921.64 and 6,620.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.65, 14,921.64 and 6,620.90 is: 9,136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.65 : 14,921.64 = 6,620.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.65/14,921.64 = 6,620.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.65x = 14,921.64 × 6,620.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.65x = 98,794,611.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,794,611.67/10,812.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.95

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